The travels of the previous week took me to Oporto, Portugal to set up a photo exhibition in Maia. The final day brought me a few rainy hours to play the flâneur, wandering through the streets of the city. This trip was just a taste and I am enticed to see more. The conversations with the locals piqued my interest to return and explore this country with great pride in the past and great worry for the future.

Welcome! I'm Carly, a photographer and creative consultant in Portland, OR. Here you will find stories about photography, life in the Pacific NW, and recipes that celebrate local food and seasonal produce. Read more...